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    Question on downgrading from vista 64 to xp 64

    Discussion in 'HP' started by hiep0sut, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. hiep0sut

    hiep0sut Newbie

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    Hi,
    I just bought this HP computer:
    - AMD AthlonTM X2 5400 Dual-Core Processor
    - 4096MB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory(2x2048MB)
    - 500GB 7200RPM Serial ATA hard drive
    - NVIDIA GeForce 6150 Graphics with TurboCache with 128MB dedicated graphics memory; up to 1343MB total available graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista®
    - Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1

    Just wonderring if I can downgrade from Vista 64bit to XP 64bit. And if yes, how?

    Thanks for the help. Sorry if I make any duplicate, I tried to use search tool in the forum but couldn't do it.
     
    hiep0sut, Aug 19, 2008
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  2. Lvivkse

    Lvivkse My username is a typo

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    do you have xp64? if so just install it

    if you JUST bought it, you'd likely have to check with the retailer if that is an option
     
    Lvivkse, Aug 19, 2008
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  3. Infamous22

    Infamous22 Notebook Deity

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    What is the model number of that computer?

    Yes you can do that. There are a few ways to go about it so that all of your drivers will work with XP. I suggest browsing some of the stickies. You are like the 9 millionth person to ask. :)
     
    Infamous22, Aug 19, 2008
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  4. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    XP64 has poor driver support. Make sure you have all the drivers before attempting to install it.
     
    flipfire, Aug 19, 2008
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  5. Pranalien

    Pranalien Notebook Veteran

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    I agree with flipfire. XP 64's driver support is abysmal as compared to Vista 64.
     
    Pranalien, Aug 19, 2008
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  6. killer23d

    killer23d Notebook Geek

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    XP x64 is quite bad I have to say. At least the Vista64 has better 32bit support.
     
    killer23d, Aug 19, 2008
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